Hunger Games actor and Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead on Sunday. His death may be due to a heroin overdose in his Manhattan apartment, according to a police source.
NYDailyNews reports:
Police said they were investigating a death at the actor’s home on Bethune St. They were alerted to the death around 11:15 a.m.
A source said Hoffman was found alone with a needle in his arm in the bathroom of his apartment. Sources said the actor used heroin.
Hoffman was the recipient of an Academy Award for Best Actor for his extraordinary portrayal of Truman Capote in Capote. He was also nominated for an Oscar for The Master, Doubt and Charlie Wilson’s War.
Most recently, we remember Mr. Hoffman for his role in the Hunger Games series and he is scheduled to be in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, which is currently filming.
He was a regular on the New York stage and was a founding member of the Labyrinth Theater Company.
He was 46 years old at the time of his passing. He is survived by longtime partner, Mimi O’Donnell, and their three children, daughters Tallulah and Willa and son Cooper.
As one of the greatest actors of his generation, GlobalGrind is sad to see him pass way and so are his colleagues… check out celebrities reacting below.
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors we have ever known… http://t.co/mDb3fT3iCq
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) February 2, 2014
Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 2, 2014
Noooooooooo!!!!! Simply put… One of the greats! Rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇 #PhilipSeymourHoffman http://t.co/T9QiNiQLS6 — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 2, 2014
Life is short..celebrate and appreciate EVERY moment you have.. #RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman http://t.co/pS8XeFyz2C — Diddy (@iamdiddy) February 2, 2014
Very sad to read of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s passing. Keeping his family & friends in my thoughts. — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 2, 2014
A lot of deaths feel sad. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s feels like a robbery. — James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) February 2, 2014
Rest with the angels, Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead with needle in arm: cops http://t.co/XiXhmgGP03 — Rosie (@Rosie) February 2, 2014
A giant talent touched by fire. Philip Seymour Hoffman. — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) February 2, 2014
Very sad day! R.I.P. #PhillipSeymourHoffman
Such a tragedy about Philip Seymour Hoffman… He was such a brilliant, talented actor. A huge huge loss for the world.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 2, 2014
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) February 2, 2014
Yeah,it’s a bad bad disease. That’s where it lands.. Staying close in my sober shoes.so fucking sad!
Man. What a loss.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 2, 2014
— Katey Sagal (@KateySagal) February 2, 2014
Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014
Just heard the news about @ Philip Seymour Hoffman. RIP my friend and God speed. You will always have a special place in my heart.
— Isiah Whitlock Jr. (@IsiahWhitlockJr) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our time. Really terrible news today.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) February 2, 2014
Rest in peace, PSH. Such a divine talent.
— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) February 2, 2014
Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014
So increadibly sad to hear one of my favorite actors has passed. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 2, 2014
My heart is broken, my mind is racing. My idol has died and I am so confused and sad by this tragic loss. RIP #philipseymourhoffman
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our lifetime.
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 2, 2014
Oh no, not Philip Seymour Hoffman! We’ve lost another one of our most talented actors. My thoughts and love go out to his family.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) February 2, 2014
Very sorry to hear about Philip Seymour Hoffmans death. Loved his work. Many actors I know were openly indebted to his talents as teacher.
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 2, 2014
Holy crap, Philip Seymour Hoffman passes away, decades too soon. One of the towering character actors of our time. RIP PSH.
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) February 2, 2014
In my 20s, friend/comedy actor extraordinaire Chris Ross died from heroin. Havent felt this way since…
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) February 2, 2014
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SOURCE: NYDailyNews
